Model bucks blue trend at races

Thousands of punters crammed through the turnstiles at Royal Randwick for the TAB Everest today, with model Simone Holtznagel stealing the show in a stunning white dress.

The Everest makes headlines around the world for being the richest race on turf, with 12 sprinters competing in a 1200 metre race for over $15 million in prize money.

But, it is also one of the spring racing carnival’s premiere fashion days featuring celebrities such as Simone, who wore a stunning Marilyn Monroe-esque dress.

The white frock – which bucked this year’s blue hues theme – featured a halter neck design with an open back.

The mini dress cinched in at the waste before creating an A-line skirt.

Simone paired the stunning frock with a large white brimmed hat with straps to draw attention to her neck.

She wore elbow length white gloves, a small handbag and simple white heels to complete the statement piece.

With The Everest, guests were encouraged to incorporate a touch of light blue, in keeping with traditions, and while some embraced the trend others chose to stand out.

Kerri-Anne Kennerley kept in theme with her ensemble as she arrived at Royal Randwick Racecourse.

She included blue in each part of her ensemble, mixing it with white, silver and grey tones.

Her sequin jacket stole the show, making her cerulean blue dress pop underneath.

7 Racing presenters Emma Freedman and Grace Hayden both dressed to the nines for their roles in Saturday’s coverage.

Emma wore a high neck deep blue design, which was made to standout with a pop of red by her fascinator, while Grace Hayden wore a button up pink dress from Leo Lin.

Fashion designer Lillian Khallouf included light blue into her ensemble by wearing a small, light blue netted fascinator.

In terms of suits, journalist Mark Beretta wore a cobalt blue suit with a statement tie that appeared to feature First Nations designs.

The colour made her eyes and hair pop, as well as keeping in theme of the day.

Swimmer Emma McKeon is an ambassador for 2022’s Everest race.

She took to Instagram following the announcement, writing: “I’m excited to announce that I’m this year’s official Everest Day Ambassador for Sydney’s biggest raceday at Royal Randwick on October 15.

Cannot wait to get dressed up and see who takes out the world’s richest turf race. Join me trackside for a fun day out!”

On the big day she wore a strapless and floorlength white dress with a blue floral design print, which she paired with a dainty jewelled headband.

Emma even incorporated blue into the strap of her watch for the occasion.

Seven News Sydney presenter Mark Ferguson and television presenter Mark Tobin were also present at The Everest.

Model Nikki Phillips, similar to Lillian and Simone, worse a beautiful white dress to the race day, making it pop with a large blue statement hat.

There has been a major change to Spring Racing’s Fashion on the Fields competition with, for the first time ever, the Victoria Racing Club ditching its gendered categories.

In 2022, the women’s and men’s racewear competitions will instead be the best dressed and best suited awards, with all genders encouraged to enter either category based on their unique personal style.

VRC chairman Neil Wilson said: “In celebration of Myer Fashions on the Field’s 60th anniversary and its return to Flemington, we are ensuring that our fashion story drives equality, inclusion and individuality as we set course for the next 60 years.

“We proudly embrace the notion that fashion and style are an expression of individual creativity and believe this should be reflected in the international event.”

This isn’t the only new addition. For the first time there will be a chance for a finalist in both categories to represent New Zealand in the Myer Fashions on the Field National Final.